Tensile test
In order to verify the (required) mechanical properties of a material, a tensile test can be performed. The test specimen will be subjected to a slowly increasing tensile force until fracture occurs.
After completion of the test, it is possible to determine various mechanical properties of the material, like:
Tensile tests on base material
- Elongation after fracture, A (%)
- Reduction of area, Z (%)
- Tensile strength, Rm (MPa)
- Yield or proof strength, Re and Rp (MPa)
- Modulus of elasticity, E (GPa)
Tensile tests on welded joints
- Tensile strength, Rm (MPa)
- Fracture location
- Base material
- Welded material
- Heat Affected Zone (HAZ)
Applications
- Material characterization and verification
- Welding procedure qualification (e.g. according to EN ISO 15614)
- Characterization of the mechanical properties at low- or elevated temperature (-196°C up to 1000°C)
Test standards
- EN ISO 6892-1: Tensile testing at room temperature
- EN ISO 6892-2: Tensile testing at elevated temperature
- EN ISO 6892-3: Tensile testing at low temperature
- EN ISO 5178: Longitudinal tensile test on weld metal in fusion welded joints
- EN ISO 4136: Transverse tensile test of welded joints
- EN ISO 10164: Determination of the through tickness properties (Z-quality)
If testing has to be performed according to any other test standard (e.g. ASME, AWS, ASTM,...) listed above, please do not hesitate to contact us!
- ASTM A370
- ASTM E8
- ASTM E119
- ASTM F606
- ANSI/AWS B4.0
- ...
